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NOVEMBER 30TH, 1917
HOLYOAK-I understand
HONGKONG MAGISTRADY
KEEPING AN OPIUM DIVAN,
Erespects. It will make it an offence to Hon Ma
ue in possession of labels, wrappers or that the Company in question is marks which resemble labels, wrappers prepared to accept any regulationAXIMA Ameeting of the Hongkong Legislative for marks used by the Superintendent in which the Government may choose to Council was held yesterday afternoon at connection with Government opium. It make. The draft regulations, however, the Council Chamber.
will extend, as I say, the offence to labels are, I submit, unworkable. I have just and wrappers and dot confine it to marke, learned that they are to be consider and it provides that possession of dies ed ab initio, and so presume they will which are apparently intended to pro como under discussion. duce such counterfeit labels, wrappers or marks will also be an offence. ****
The following were present HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINIS TERING, THE GOVERNMENT, Hon Mr CLAUD BEVERN, C.M.G
HIS EXCELLENOT MAJOR GENERAL E VENTIES (General Officer Commanding Troops in China).
Hon. Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHEE (Colonial, Secretary).
Hon. Mr. J. H Keup (Attorney
General).
The COLONIAL SECRETARY SECended, and the Bill was read a second time..
Council then went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.
The Bill passed through Committee without amendment and, on Council
Hon. Mr. E. R. HALLapaz (Secretary resuming, for Chinese Affairs).
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT The whole of the regula tions will come under the purview of the Commuitter.
A Chinese was charged with keeping an opium divan at Saikwan and several others were charged with frequenting the place
The keeper was fined $100, and the other defendants wore each fined $5.
“YOU WILL NOT GET A MEDAL.“
An old Chinese was charged with beg- ging alms in Caine Road.
It was stated that, when arrested, do
Hon. Mr. E U SERWAN-All these refendant asked the lakong not to take him gulations will be considered ?
to the Police Station, us that was his HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE ärst, and would be his last, attempt at GOVERNMENT-IES, The unofficial mom begging. Besides," added defendant,, bers it is proposed to ask to join the you will not get a medal for effecting
my arrest."
The ATTORNEY GENERAL Moved that the Committee are the hon. member who re
presents the Chamber of Commerce and the senice Chinese member,
Hoa, Mr. McL, Messen (Coplam Bill be read a third time
The COLONIAL SECRETARY sectnded, and Superintendent of Police).
the Bill was read a third time and passed
Hon. Mr. W CHATHAM, (Director of Public Works). Hoa, Mr. Lau Cau Pax,
O.M.G.
Hon Mr. P. H. HOLYDAK Hon Mr. C. E. ANTON.
Hau r. H G BEAR.
CONTRACTS (AZAR RESTRICTIONS) ORDINANCE,
1917.
Defendant said he was just entering a restaurant to drink s up of tea when he was arrested.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I understand the Committed to be appointed will not be a Committes of this Council, 14 days hard labour,
H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT-No, it will not be a Com mittee of this Council..
Hon Mr. HOLTOAK-Thank you, The Bill was then read a second time. Council went into Committee to con sider the Bill clause by clause.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL asked that the bext item on the Orders of the Day, re ferring to the Contracts (War Restric tions) Ordinance, 1817, might be held Mr. J. A. E. Bullock (Clerk of over until the next meeting of the Coun-- The Bill passed through Committee
Hon. Mr. Ho Fook.
Jouncil):
FINANCIAL,
cil. He said The Bill is one which is intended to provide relief against actions for breach of contract where the fulfil
The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of HE the Officer Administering the ad U verament, laid on the table Financiament of the contract has been interfored with by executive requirements or restric, Minutes Nos, 84 to 88, and moved that
tions rendered necessary by the war. The they be referred to the Finance Committes,
Bill based on the English Act which The ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded, and
was passed in 1915, but certain quest on this was agreed to.
have beca raised on the Bill which, I think, require more careful consideration
FINANCIAL MINUTES DR The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command of HE, the Officer Administering the than can be given at this meeting. One question is whether the Bill, which has a Government, laid on the table report of
suming,
without amendment, and, on Council re- The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the Bill be rend a third time.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Recanded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
INSURANCE COMPANIES DEPOSIT
ORDINANCE, 191778
Mr. Dyer Ball fined him 85; in default,
THIEF CAPTURED BY POLICE RESERVIST:
A Chinese pleaded guilty to stealing a show case, containing several pairs of slippers from a shop at Queen's Road Central.
Inspector Kont stated that the show- case was placed on a well outside, the
was making away with it when an alarm shop, and the defendant picked it up and
was given. Defendant ran away, but was arrested by a Police Reservist in Queen's Road Central. When questioned as to why he committed the larceny, defendant r plied that he was hungry, and wanted
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL asked that the next item on the orders of the Day, referring to the Fire and Marine Insur- Deposit Ordinance, ance Companies
eld over until the text meeting money. might be held.
The Bill deals with the making of de-
Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced defendang to of the Council In doing so, he sid posits by Fire and Marine Insurance seven weeks hard labour, and four hours
and was introduced at the instanes of the
the proceedings of the Finance Cometrospective effect, shall apply to inter- Companies Chamber of Commerce, Locks opposite No. 25, Queen Victoria
mittee, N 14, and moved that it be adopted.
The ATTORNEY GENERAL seconded, and this was agreed to.
HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT-With regard to Financial Minute No. 88 the enm of $8,500 recom- mended is for the purpose of paying monthly allowances not exceeding $100
action's
the last moment. certain points were Street. raised by certain insurance companies, the Government is still in consulta and
fercice which took place before the pass-A ing of the Ordinance, Another question a whether it shall apply to pending on with the Insurance Sub Committee of Porhaps the third question is the Chamber of Commerce on these points,
and Tins
it not been possible to come to a whether the Bill gives the relief which definite conclusion in time for this meet- was intended by the persons who proing. I beg to ask leave, therefore for the matter to stand over until the next posed the legislation. Two cases have meeting of the Council. This was agreed to... cecurred in England under the corres ponding Act and in both cases the Court. held that though there tid been a certain
PENSION AMENDMENT OBEINANCE, 1917.
AN OLD DEVICE.
A youthful Chinese was charged with receiving two silk Jackets, knowing them to have been stolen.
in the case of Senior Officers and 101 amcunt of interference it did not amount An Ordina In doing so he said- two jackets, which were probably passed
the case of Junior Othcors, whose wives to such interference as to entitle the and families have been absent from the Cours to grant relief under this cret. Colony during the current year a ment. For these reasons I ask that the mattor may stand over until the next consecutive period of more than months. It was represented that the meeting of the Council, scheme for providing allowances in nid This was agreed to of rent to members of the Civil Service ecoupying separate houses or tenements gave no relief to married officers who, in
FERRIES ORDINANCE, 1917.
The ATTORNEY GENERAL moved second reading of the Bill intituled, Ordinance to regulate Ferries,
Inspector Kent stated that the defen dant, with another man, entered a shop in Queen's Road, with the ostensible The ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the object of purchasing goods. While the second cading of the Bill intituled, other man engaged the attention of the to amend the Pension anlesman, the defendan, made away witle Ordinance The object of the Bill is to give the Governor in-Council power to require on to him by his confederate. The de any public officer to retire at the age of fendant left hurriedly, and was making Council similar power to require any 55 years and to give the Governor-in-
good his escape when a district, watch officer to retire at any time on the man arrested him. Defendant, then pro ground of inability to discharge efficiently
were
the
An
In
he COLONIAL
duties of his office. The Bill will duced the twa inekcts which only bring the law here into conformity ander his, arm. There were two previous with the law as it exists in some other convictions, against him. - Colonies,RETARY And and
Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced the defendant
the absence of their families were living doing so he said The object of the Bill Council then wens into Commity to three months' hard labour.
is to take powers to regulate the ferries of the Colony generally, other than the present service of the star Ferry Com- pany, Ltd., which depended upon certain contracts between the Government and the Company and was suficiently regu- lated already. At the present time-upart from the Star Ferry Company there was no power to regulate the forries either. with regard to accommodation, size of launches, time tables or any of the other like a terry should be subject to some various points on which a public service control. The object of the Hill is not
in circumstances that did not quality them for such allowances. The beavy charges to which they are liable for the support of their families elsewhere clear ly entitles them to some relief, especially in view of the fact that it is in many cases impossible for an officer's wife and family to return to the Colony at present even if desired. The degree of hardship incurred varies so much that the allow ance to be granted is left to the discretion to secure revenue but the interests of the of the Governor in each case. The granting was published in the same Gazette travelling public. Certain drait Ngula.
[to]
Bill was read a second time,
consider the Bill clause by clause.
The Bill passed through Commitice
without amendment, and, on Council resuming,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL woved that the Bill be read a third time
the
The COLONIAL SECRETARY gconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Council adjourned sine de
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A mesting of the Finance Committeo followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY presid-
g
FURNITURE
CLEVER DEVICE FOL SMUGGLING.
A Chinate was charged with being in unlawful possession of ten tools of opium, valued at $100.
Inspector Wilden. stated that on Wednesday night the defendant was noticed coming from the str. Sui An, which had just arrived from Macao, car- rging a basket.. On seeing a revenue offr ter approaching him, he dropped the basket and ran away. In the basket a tin containing fish was found, but closer examination revealed that the tin had a
The Officer Administering the Govern- of such allowances has been approved by with the Bill, dealing with ferries between ment recommended the Council to vote the Secretary of State subject to the con-Victoria and Yaumati, deng Kok Tsui & sum of five hundred dollars in ni double bottom, and in the second com and Sham Shui Po, and it is proposed of the vote Imports and Exports Depart
sent of honourable members.
PAPERET
The COLONIAL SECRETARY by order of H.E the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table reports of the proceedings of the Public Works Committee Nos. 3 and 4, and moved that ponges they be adopted.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded, and
this was agreed to.
at the moment only to deal with heatment Other Charges, Furniture partment the opium was concealed.
The CBATEMAN-This is for furnituro
for the now statistical office.N The vote was agreed to SMA!! GOVERNMENT QUARTERS
Defendant made the usual excuss that amine person;:.
son whom he did not know, asked him
to
carry the tin ashore. He
was unaware of its contents.
Mr. Dyer Ball fined defendant $1,000-
in default, six weeks' hard labour,
GERMAN CONSPIRACY IN ENGLAND.
particular ferries. The regulations, how ever were merely tentative and were pub shed with the object of exciting discus sion and not as a final draft. It is not proposed on the passing of this Ordinance
The Officer Administering the Govern to make those regulations, but it is intend-ment recommended the Council to vote ed that they should have full considera- sum of two thousand dollare in aid tion and not be passed until everyone,f the vote Public Works Extraordinary, who has anything to say upon them, has Kowloon, Public Health and Buildings boen heard. . It is intended, I believe, to Ordinance, 1903, (42) Compensation and appoint a small Committes on which un- Resumptions fo omcial members shall be represented, it The CHAIRMAN--This is
of they will accept membership, and to band land in the neighbourhood of King's OPIUM ORDINANCE 1917,
over to that Committee the consideration, Park for the extension of Government The_____ATTORNEY-GENERAL TROVE the ab initi, of the whole of the regulations quarters for Sanitary Inspectors and
ta be made under the Ordinance.
Overseera second-reading of the Bill intituled,
The
was agreed to The COLONIAL CRORETARY Conded vote was i to take further provi Hon. Mr. H. HOLYOK-May I ask An Ordinance to make further
BAINSTORM DAMAGE sion against the counterfeiting of labels, whether these regulations will involve The Offter Administering the Govern- wrappers and marks used in connection putting the ferries up to tender?ment recommended the Council to vote
& sum of twelve thousand dollars in aid Captain Bouchardon, the examining HE. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE of the vote Public Works, Recurrent, magistrato of the Paris court-martial with Government opium. In doing so
Miscellaneous, (17) GOVERNMENT—It is open to the small Com- Hongkong,
Typhoon he said The precent law on the subject,mittee, which it is proposed to appoint, and Rainstorm Damages
expecta to ceive very shortly evidence which is contained in action 56 of to bring forward reasons against
CHAIRMAN →→ The vote on the now being collected on commission in
Urdinance No, 4 of 1014, is defective auch Felite up to tender is putting
BTARTLING ALLEGATIONS.
[FROM THE “DALLY TELEGRAPH'S '^ PARTS
estimate: yes 610,000. The extra expen now be
summer. This vote was held over to sec what the result of the year would be at of the total amount $80,000 wee required for the renewing of roads
The vole was agreed to
the Hon. Mr HULYOAR My point iture is due to the heavy rain in the
than I hold no brief for anyone at all, but I understand a Company has been running now for Botne 15 years with considerable expenditure of capital, and that Company quite rightly fedle, as a matter of justice, that it ought to have same preferential consideration if not, treat-
ment
In the first place it deals only with marks and not with wrappers or labels. In the second place it creates only two offences the offence of counterfeiting such marks and the offence of using as genuine marks so counterfeited. Attention was drawn to the defective state of the law by a HE THE OFFICER ADMINISTZEÍNO THE case in the Court recently when man GOVERNMENT Any rights which have been acquired, or which may be supposed rtain to have boon acquired, will, of course,
ap receive every consideration, but the prin- small expenses. wellciple of tendering has been decided upon
was arrested £n
Gumber of counte
parently, he was
someone. Lor use Be
CORRESPONDENT]
understood that this evidence includes two important and positive documents, showing that German pacifisk propaganda had been pushed on your side, as well as here with characteristic ebetgy and anscrupulousness. The Ger man plan for a campaign against the English morade coriprisext, two offensives, in the financial circles of the City, and f the other among the masses of the labour.
ing classes
The Officer Administering the Govern- dont recommended the Council to vote & SOM of fifty dollars in aid of the vote Crown Solicitor's Office, Other Charges, Incidental Expenses,
The CHEM-This is simply for The vote was agreed to
as the fairest method of giving what will E BENT ALLOWANCES.
The City was to be undermined by persistent ! bear ́t attacks, culminating in a financial panic, and forcing a rash ere he practically a valuable monopoly to
The Officer Administering the Govern
on the banks. The 7 majsa were to bó persons who are considered by the Government recommended the Council to vote worked upon by German paid agents was no proof that he had coun
ment as suitable to conduct the services sum of eight thousand five
strenuously and insidiously spreading the Isbels, and certainly be was not using properly There is no means of ascertain-dollars in aid of the vote Miscel
stop the
propaganda stand that otland Yard and the French them as genuine, be there was no doubt who these people may be except by Bervices Renz Allowance
virgin ingiling tenders - There is no obligation
CHAIRMAN, His Excellency has Burete working, hand-in-hand and hạ was selling them dorgering. The on the Government to accent the highest ready explained the ratton for this vote, have succeeded in completely unnaaring present Bill alters the law in the two, or any lender.
The vote was agreed to,
the German plot